Retirement is generally something we put into the back of our mind, thinking that it is an issue that will eventually take care of itself. However, retirement is probably one of the most important issues we will confront in our lifetime. It is a process that starts with our first job and continues to be refined throughout our career.
Retirement services must have a 60- 90 days’ notice of your retirement. This notice may be given by sending an email to retirement@cityoftulsa.org.
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We value your time and want to help you prepare for life after work. Here you will find information about:
Understanding Your Retirement Seminars for 2026 (for employees with 5+ years of credited service)
Registration for the 2026 “Understanding Your Retirement” seminars is now underway. This all-day seminar is hosted by Retirement Services from the Human Resources Department with several outside companies also participating. Topics will include the City of Tulsa’s Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b) Plan,) the Municipal Employee’s Retirement Plan (MERP,) Social Security, Medicare, and Estate Planning.
Seminars will be held at City Hall, 10-North from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Only those who have 5+ years of credited service will be allowed to attend.
2026 seminars:
Please register through your department registrar. Class size is limited to 40 seats per class. If you sign up to attend, please be sure that you will be in attendance so that you are not taking up valuable space for someone else to attend.
Retirement 101: City of Tulsa Retirement Plans (for newer employees to the City)
Retirement Services is offering a new class to explain the retirement plans and options available to City employees. This plan is geared for employees who are newer to the City.
All classes will be held in City Hall, 10-North
Register through your department registrar. Class size is limited to 40 seats per class.
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